Retreat of silence: travel without a phone, conversations and worries
Imagine a vacation without any correspondence, news, or endless notifications.
The phone remains at reception, conversations are prohibited, and the day is spent in meditation, walking and tranquility.
Such trips are called retreats of silence - one of the most unusual forms of modern tourism.
🧘 What happens in retries
The main idea is digital detox and reloading.
Most programs have strict rules:
- Participants give up their phones
- Conversation and any form of communication are prohibited
- Vegetarian or vegetarian meal menu
- the day consists of meditation, yoga and walks
- Early rise and a clear daily routine
The practice of "noble silence" is often used, with members completely avoiding communication to focus on their thoughts and feelings.
🇹🇭 Retirees in Thailand
Thailand is considered one of the centers of spiritual tourism.
Here:
- Vipassana meditation rettings
-Yoga Rettraits
- Awareness programs in Buddhist monasteries
Popular locations:
📍 Chiang Mai - monasteries and meditation centers
📍 Ko-Pangan island - yoga community
📍 Phuket - wellness retreat
🌍 Where else do such retreats happen?
🇮🇳 India - Ashrams and classic meditation retreats
🇮🇩 Bali - spiritual and yoga retreat among the jungle
🇵🇹 Portugal - Retreat centers on the ocean
🇪🇸 Spain - mountain meditation programs
🇫🇮 Finland - the retro silence of forests and lakes
People choose these trips to slow down, relieve stress, and restore balance.
✈️ Nyance with visas
If you plan to go to a retreat, it is important to consider the visa regulations:
- Thailand - for Russians visa-free entry is valid for up to 60 days (sometimes longer with renewal)
- Bali (Indonesia) - a 30-day, renewable visa is usually obtained upon arrival
- India - more often required electronic visa (e-visa)
- Portugal, Spain, Finland - need a Schengen visa that allows you to stay in the Schengen countries up to 90 days for 180 days
Therefore, before booking a retreat, it is always worth checking the visa requirements and duration of stay.
💬 Were you able to spend 7-10 days without a phone and conversations?
For many, this is the most unusual and profound journey in life.
